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Monday, October 22, 2012

I made my 9th block for my Memories of Provence BOM, which happens to also be Block 9. I have Block 4, which I'm going to substitute with something else altogether, what I don't know, just something else, Block 11 and Block 12 left to piece. Then it will be on to the 20 setting blocks.

I skipped this block last week because I didn't have much time and it looked hard. And it did take me around an hour longer to piece this block than the other blocks in this project.

I also didn't like the looks of piecing this block.

This is one of those odd blocks where you sew some squares and rectangles together, then draw a 45 degree angle line and cut it into two odd shape pieces. 45 degree angles throw me, I don't work with them often enough to be comfortable with them. But I followed the directions and everything came out just fine.

I think this may be my favorite block so far. The blocks are all set on point, and I think this block looks even better set on point.

This is Block 9 of Memories of Provence and has 69 pieces.

Sinta, thanks again for hosting this BOM Rehab, you are keeping me motivated to complete at least one block a week!

I think I love this one too. That particular part of the block that was a bit intimidating really makes the block. I would think that you could cut that awkward triangle piece with the companion angle ruler... But figuring out the measurements on the ruler would probably take longer than doing it as per the direction. As it stands that block turned out fantastic!

Love it on point too. And your fussy cut center is adorable. I was talking to my husband this weekend about what motivates a child to excel at anything. Was it competition? I didn't think so. We decided it was pride on one's accomplishment that pushes one to keep at something and move on to higher levels of skill. I see that in you Thelma--you just keep trying more difficult things and end up happy with what you see!